Joy List
Abundance in TV, Books, Magical Products, and Life
Hi, joyous soul!
Joy is this eternal medicine for me that carries a song who soothes my heart. It is not always present, as I experience every flavor of life, but it is something I return to again and again. Joy feels like the most comforting swing, a bath infused with favorite flowers, and sitting in silence with those you love. It is a soother, friend, and gives incredible ‘hugs’ of support exactly when I need them. When in the darkest and most painful nights, joy starts whispering to give my system a boost, helping me continue to swim through the pain. Joy and pain are friends, helpers of growth.
In honor of our friend Joy, I’ve compiled a joys of late list. Their existence in our world gives me overflowing joy. What are your current joys? I’d love to know.
Big joyful hugs your way. You did it, my friend. You are here.
I love you,
Katy
Joy List by ILY:
Books:
The Sound of Center: A Memoir of Listening by Cecilia C. Rose - a divine memoir by my extraordinary friend Cecilia, who is gifting us her divine medicine in pure love artistry. She teaches by example, sharing the story of her transformational journey, and inspires us to listen to our inner voice, too. It is masterful, moving, and magnificent! Cecilia also has a Divine substack: Mystic by Circle Beauty House! It is another joy.
Soul Rising: Guidance for Navigating Your Spiritual Awakening by Divine Flow Publishing Co. - a magical collection of stories from wise women all over the world who share a window into their spiritual awakening. My magnificent friend, Holly Poitras of Lightning Rose Healing, is Chapter 4. Holly’s story illuminates as she inspires, teaches and encourages, giving the reader the tools to find their way. It is a Joy to read!
Television:
Étoile - Amazon Prime - Amy Sherman-Palladino of Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Ms. Maisel created it. Need I say more? Ballet, Paris, and NYC with stunning sets, costumes, and actors, many of whom are wonderfully familiar. Giggles ensued, and I thoroughly enjoyed.
PBS Passport - PBS - a $5/month donation(tax deductible) gives you access to everything in the PBS library. All of the current programs are free to everyone. Passport lets me watch older things. Endless learning is available. Nature, sweet shows you can watch with mixed company without wanting to melt into the couch, and documentaries in abundance. I personally enjoyed: All Creatures Great and Small, WILD Hope (particularly the episode called ‘Stork Sisters’), Hope in the Water, and so much more. I want to check out Leonardo Da Vinci by Ken Burns and Hummingbirds of Hollywood.
Nonnas - Netflix - a sweet movie about the love of mothers/divine feminine, family, and how you can taste the love poured into all we consume. I cried happy tears. It is food for your heart.
Gilmore Girls - currently on Netflix - Revisiting as a comfort since my grandmother passed. I highly recommend revisiting shows you loved years ago, if you’re feeling the itch for something familiar. Sometimes, the show will no longer resonate. Other times, it feels like tucking yourself into a blanket you cuddled up with as a child. Lovely.
Spaces:
Aionia: a Temple in time and a field of Becoming by Saga Blane - I cannot wait to dance down the halls of the Temple of Heart Saga is birthing. Her magic rockets through my heart, and I’m so excited to see what’s poured next. If it calls to you, too, friend, you are so welcome. Everything Saga creates feels like savoring golden honey on a divine, blessed spoon. Indulgent with Life.
Full Moon Song Circle by The Energetic Well - Every full moon, Jo-Anne Suriel offers divine healing sessions, community, and teachings in these circles to encourage our own voices to shine. We sing together with audio off, then have space to turn our videos and audio on to share with the group (only those who wish). It is about using that beautiful voice of yours to speak your frequency into the world. It isn’t about being the next Beyonce… there is only one Queen Bey, just like there is only one Queen Jo-Anne. You are so welcome to share your presence or share your voice. Plus, we have Fun!
New Moon Sharing Circles by Awaken with Ashley - Every new moon, Ashley Jabara holds grand space for folks to share their hearts in a safe, loving, held way. It is the time to say the thing you were too afraid to say. It is the space to speak the things a voice inside says is ‘too much’. You are held by the Priestess, who is Ashley, to freely share the parts you thought were too heavy or a burden to tell those you love. This is precisely what you are welcome to share, while receiving the healing of space being held for all of you. Note: Ashley gives the world these circles as a gift from her heart. They are FREE. There is one tomorrow, 5/26.
Magical Things:
Kindling by Stacey pillowcase - Functional art that is so beautiful, healing, and a comfort I have begun to pack it with me when I travel. I end up missing it too much when leaving it back home! Dreamland is blessed with the Divine Frequency Stacey weaves into existence to nurture your own frequency to radiate upon the world. Rest your head upon love medicine.
Awaken with Ashley healing oils - Holding Love and healing in your divine hands, something alchemical and magical occurs with Ashley’s oils. As I anoint myself in the healing Ashley nurtures, my system awakens to the potential that always lives. Her oils have cocooned me in some of the most intense healing ceremonies I’ve ever done and grounded me to show up as the holy one I am. Bonus, they smell divine. Gift yourself the ‘healing in your own hands’.
Life:
Roses blooming, meeting new tree friends, writing letters, sending any mail, doodling, discovering ‘Eureka Variegated Pink Lemons’ then daydreaming about adding them to my dream orchard someday, the cranes and egrets that live here in abundance, and giggling with all of you. These are some of the joys of my life. Thank you for being one of my greatest joys. ILY.
Cheers to Joy and to you! There is so much wonder in this list you created. Thank you for sharing—and for mentioning my book. :) Big, joyous hugs to you!